Oenothera lindheimeri (Gaura 'Belleza White') nativar Lyreleaf Sage makes a nice

Lyreleaf Sage makes a nice groundcover with pretty blue flowers in the spring that can be mowed

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color Purple Bloom time Late summer

It is a true butterfly magnet and an absolute must-have in any butterfly garden

The fruit and flowers are used to make pies

Oenothera lindheimeri (Gaura 'Belleza White') nativar Lyreleaf Sage makes a niceGaura's delicate blooms add movement to any sunny garden. Even though the bloom stalks are tall, they have a see through quality to them when planted en masse, and they pair well with other perennials. Deadheading prolongs its blooming period, and if Gaura is cut back midsummer, it will rebloom in the fall. Gaura fits well in any sunny garden, and works well interplanted with other perennials, in the back of a perennial border, or planted en masse. AT